Odds and Ends

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Royal Commission
Physical characteristics: Seal of the Duchy of Lancaster.
To Henry, Earl of Huntingdon, and Walter Hastings Esq., Henry Hastings of the Abbey knight, Wolstan Dixie knight, William Tinpyn knight, Edward Turvyle and John Chippingdale esquires to set in hand the making of a hunting launde from 200 acres of the Forest of Leicester.
Creation dates: 10th November 1613
Reference: DE728/529

A certificate addressed to the Lord Treasurer of England by Sir Wolstan Dixie and Thomas Babington, Commissioners for the collection of the second subsidy of three granted to James I in 1623/4, that Sir William Heyricke, being resident at Beaumanor at the time, was assessed at £20 and had paid that amount.
Creation dates: 1624/5 February 1
Reference: MS.Eng.hist./c.478/fol.96

A copy of an order from the Deputy Lieutenants of Leicestershire to Edward Farnham to produce a horse, rider and arms for the militia for the next three years; William Herricke was to pay his share in money. Signed: Lord Sherard, H. Beaumont, W. Hartopp, Beaumont Dixie and Richard Lister. Copied on 19 September 1679.
Creation dates: 1678 September 24
Reference: MS.Eng.hist./c.478/fol.219

An order from the Deputy Lieutenants requiring Herricke to make the whole provision for the horse, rider and arms for the militia and discharging Farnham from his commitment. Signed: H. Beaumont, Beaumont Dixie and Richard Lister.
Creation dates: 1679/80 January 14
Reference: MS.Eng.hist./c.478/fol.222